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P856 SOO

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,451 mi
Last recorded104,451 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 SOO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 104,451 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security beside engine mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive structurally corroded/holed but not significantly weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers seat back loose

engine oil sump corroded

nsf underside of step heavily corroded/holed

nsf wheel arch corroded/holed

nsr lamp loose

osf underside of step heavily corroded/holed

Fail 5 Aug 2021 104,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security beside engine mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive structurally corroded/holed but not significantly weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front underside of step heavily corroded/holed

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded/holed

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front underside of step heavily corroded/holed

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers seat back loose

nsr lamp loose

sump corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 103,484 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front step corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 102,839 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 98,732 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 96,169 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 94,543 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 91,808 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 88,157 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 83,272 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2012 8,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2011 78,015 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 75,976 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 75,956 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

emissions to low to read

radiator cross member corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2009 74,567 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/f wiper started too splite.

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 70,029 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 64,631 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 64,631 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 57,383 miles

play in o/s/f and n/s/f wheel bearings †

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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P856 SOO is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 67,346 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P856 SOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P856 SOO registered?

P856 SOO is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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